This chapter explores the remarkable growth of the WNBA as it approaches the end of the 2024 season, focusing on soaring sponsorships, broadcast deals, and viewership. It examines how significant media rights agreements and increased financial backing are shaping the league's future, hinting at the potential for profitability and sustainability. Through fan experiences and community engagement, the chapter illustrates how the WNBA is fostering inclusivity and building a passionate supporter base, further distinguishing itself from the NBA.
The 2024 women's basketball season has broken records from attendances at matches, to points scored by rookie Caitlin Clark.
As it draws to a close, we look at whether success on the court is leading to profitability off it.
Despite some major media deals, the WNBA is still struggling to turn a profit.
So is it really a major player in the sports industry?
Produced and presented by Izzy Greenfield
(Photo: A'ja Wilson, on court for the Las Vegas Aces. Credit: Getty Images)